1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport review from North America
"Most fun you can have driving without having sex"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Computer went out.
Exhaust manifold cracked.
Soft top bracket in the back fell off.
Hood light bulb keeps blowing.
Tape player had to be replaced.
Catalytic converter had to be replaced.
Currently, sometimes the instrument panel shuts down until I hit a bump, then it will work again for a while.
General comments?
I love this Jeep and would recommend it to anyone, but the best bet is to get one that is still under factory warranty like I did because things are bound to go wrong... it's a Chrysler product after all. But since the Germans took it over, DAIMLER-CHRYSLER, I think they've improved the reliability.
Don't even THINK about buying a pre-1997 Jeep! Please! These new ones are so much better and more reliable. Anyway, had a few problems, nothing that kept it from running, just a little noisy and tempermental at times. Good rig overall.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 I-6 (not a V-6) Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2001 |